Child Care Lead Teacher

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Bright Path Kids
!

Center: Syracuse (Highland), NY

Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

As a Infant Lead Teacher
, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care.

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in one assigned classroom.
• Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
• Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
• Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500, paid in installments at 30, 90, and 180 days of employment.
• We offer a 60% off child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff receive weekly paychecks.
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match.
• Support for long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are offered health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required.
• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
• Proficiency in functional written and oral English is required.

We want to meet you! Please submit your application today.